Banderas Moto2 team on schedule for 2010
Added on Sunday, November 22nd, 2009 by Carole Nash Editor
Photo: David de Biasi
Antonio Banderas’ foray into Moto2 is going according to plan, according to Promoracing Team Manager Dani Devahive.
The Spanish actor, known for his roles in Shrek, Assassins, Evita and The Mask of Zorro, is keen to show his passion for motorcycle racing after investing in the Promoracing team, who have loft ambitions after stepping up to Grand Prix racing from the Spanish championship.
With increased media exposure sure to follow with Banderas’ involvement, Devahive believes that preparations for 2010 are going forward as planned, with official launch and name change in Madrid first on the horizon in early 2010.
“We’re very happy as after 10 years of hard work in the Spanish Championship and other various international projects, we have finally reached our goal: to move up to the World Championship with our own team, two riders and a strong technical structure. The new Moto2 class is the best possible opportunity for us to showcase our potential,” Devahive told motogp.com.
“Antonio is a big fan of motorcycling and he first became involved in the project when we were looking for a sponsor. He had a look at our history and what we have achieved in the Spanish Championship and decided to commit himself to our project, becoming the team owner. Within the team he’ll be a great source of inspiration and motivation for the riders and everybody, but he will also raise the media exposure of the team, which will be important for us to secure more resources and ultimately get more and more competitive.”
The official launch and team rebranding is due to take place in Madrid in either January or February next year and Banderas is expected to be in an around the MotoGP paddock whenever his schedule allows.
“With a very busy schedule, it won’t be easy for Antonio but he’ll try and come to as many races as possible. He’s used to waking up at 4am to watch the races as he lives in Los Angeles!” Devahive said.
“He’s very keen on this project and just like me, the ultimate goal is to race in the MotoGP class. Looking at how things are going and at the possible rule changes, it seems that within a couple of years a privateer team will be able to move up to MotoGP, with the adequate sponsorship and media profile. That’s our target and that’s why Antonio wanted to come into the Championship with a new team, starting from scratch and building a new outfit.”
